US Bridges

Old HWY 10 over Creek

Fair

Golden Valley County, North Dakota · 1 West of Sentinel Butte · Structure no. 000000017109281

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
375
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old HWY 10 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Old HWY 10 over Creek in Golden Valley County, North Dakota. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 years old, older than the North Dakota average of 48.2 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 375 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2039. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesOld HWY 10
CrossesCreek
Location1 West of Sentinel Butte
RouteCounty Highway 1728
Coordinates46.91903, -103.86603
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic375 (2019)
Projected traffic300 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old HWY 10 over Creek built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old HWY 10 over Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Old HWY 10 over Creek carry?

About 375 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Old HWY 10 over Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Old HWY 10 over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.